Making sense of modern Britain is a tough call. But the explanation, more often than not, lies in the British Empire. Jeremy Paxman believes that unless we come to terms with our Imperial past, we'll never understand who we are and where we're going today.So in this series, he cuts through our national embarrassment, turning his forensic and unapologetic gaze on to this most compelling period of our history - and tracing its far-reaching influence on the present.
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. Making sense of modern Britain is a tough call. But the explanation, more often than not, lies in the British Empire. Jeremy Paxman believes that unless we come to terms with our Imperial past, we'll never understand who we are and where we're going today. So in this series, he cuts through our national embarrassment, turning his forensic and unapologetic gaze on to this most compelling period of our history - and tracing its far-reaching influence on the present. Actors Jeremy Paxman Director Julian Birkett Certificate Exempt from Classification Year 2012 Languages English Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.
Jeremy Paxman presents this five-part documentary series exploring the British Empire. The programme investigates, among other topics, how a small country became so powerful, ruling over one quarter of the world's population, and how the British way of life has been adopted around the globe. The archetypal British hero is explored, as well as the country's keen interest in sport. Along the way Jeremy visits various locations, including India, Africa, Canada, China and Jamaica. The episodes comprise: 'A Taste for Power', 'Making Ourselves at Home', 'Playing the Game', 'Making a Fortune' and 'Doing Good'.
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